Independent Living Communities in Downtown Chicago feature a beautiful blend of big-city culture and Midwestern hospitality. Downtown Chicago offers countless attractions from iconic skyscrapers and celebrated museums to miles of sandy beaches. Discover over 300 parks and green spaces, iconic architecture designed by legendary architects — all within 77 vibrant neighborhoods that are the heart and soul of Chicago.
Senior Living in Downtown Chicago is most commonly seen in two forms, which are Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC’s; also called Life Plan Communities) and Rental Retirement Communities. CCRC’s usually have Life Care contracts featuring a refundable Entry Fee and low, predictable monthly payments. Residents can live a carefree lifestyle, knowing that should the need arise, they have access to all of the care they need. Still have questions on CCRC’s or need further information? Click here to have your questions answered.
Rental communities don’t have a long-term commitment, and residents pay monthly rental fees. Advanced levels of care such as Assisted Living and Memory Care may also be offered at the community at an extra cost. Rental communities usually provide a variety of services and amenities that are built into residents’ monthly payments.
Below are 8 Independent Living communities in Downtown Chicago that represent some of the best Independent Living available in the area.
The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
Situated along the calming shore of Lake Michigan, The Breakers at Edgewater Beach is a rental community that offers Independent Living with personal care options available. They invite seniors to enjoy a carefree lifestyle in a modern high-rise designed specifically for seniors as they take in the views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan.
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Located in the quiet neighborhood of Edgewater, The Breakers is within minutes of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Seniors enjoy hobbies, socializing, programs, and more in this beautiful community. The Breakers at Edgewater Beach offers a number of included amenities such as Fresh for You dining program, weekly housekeeping service, 24-hour security staff, and an in-residence emergency response system.
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Belmont Village Lincoln Park
Conveniently nestled in the new Lincoln Commons area, Belmont Village Lincoln Park, is surrounded by premier dining, shopping, and entertainment. This brand new community opened in 2019. The mid-rise building maintains the look and feel of the area with an architectural style very closely replicating the historical quality of the Nellie Black building that previously occupied the site.
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Belmont Village Lincoln Park senior living community is unique not just for the residents who live there, but for the wide spectrum of care they provide, from assisted living to a range of memory care options. The building is licensed throughout to the highest level of care, which means couples with different care needs can continue to stay together. Belmont Village Lincoln Park is a rental community.
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The Clare
The Clare sits with Lake Michigan on one end and the Chicago skyline on the other and is located in Chicago’s famous Gold Coast, an all around exciting neighborhood full of entertainment, shopping, restaurants, parks, and cultural attractions.
Members of The Clare community are right in the middle of one of the city’s most thrilling spots and are adding to its vitality. They live a mix of city excitement and world-class comfort. Residents enjoy a variety of five-star services and amenities including continuing care (CCRC) and LifeCare, flexible gourmet dining options, and private town car drivers.
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Brookdale Lake Shore Drive and Brookdale Lake View
Brookdale Lake Shore Drive, located in Chicago, Illinois, offers exceptional Independent Living and personalized Assisted Living options for seniors. They boast spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline from almost every apartment. Brookdale Lake Shore Drive is a rental community. The community offers an impressive line of services and amenities including a wellness and fitness center, and a beautiful lounge with an ambient fireplace.
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Brookdale Lake View, a rental community and sister of Brookdale Lake Shore Drive, is located in an ideal and exclusive residential area within walking distance of Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan. Residents will be able to spend the afternoon at Belmont Harbor, taking in the gorgeous views and admiring the beautiful ships at the dock. The community is the perfect place to enjoy endless opportunities for staying social and engaged, all while being supported by a staff that respects your privacy.
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The Admiral at the Lake
The Admiral at the Lake is a maintenance-free senior living solution that offers residents more time and opportunities to pursue their favorite interests and explore their lives. The community is a CCRC and a Lifecare community serving those 62 years and older.
Residents come from nearly every walk of life and hail from Chicago, the suburbs, and as far away as New York, California, and New Orleans. The Admiral provides a quality environment that supports an ageless spirit, promotes health and wellness, and fosters engagement, collaboration, and liberating choices. Residents design and direct the recreational, intellectual, social, and spiritual life of the community.
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Autumn Green at Wright Campus
Autumn Green at Wright Campus in Chicago is designed for those who enjoy making new friends while leaving the details of life to their service-oriented staff. Autumn Green at Wright Campus is a rental community, and residents live in Independent Living or Assisted Living neighborhoods.
Each level of care offers access to community rooms, elevated dining options, programming, and tailored care that meets their individual needs. In Independent Living, residents live well–without the hassle of home maintenance, household chores, or the need to run errands. Their Independent Living lifestyle offers a vibrant atmosphere with opportunities to pursue passions, make social connections, and embrace interests.
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Bethany Retirement
Bethany Retirement Community is a faith-based, non-profit serving the vibrant Andersonville and Ravenswood neighborhoods of Chicago. Celebrating over 125 years of service, their “Called to Care” mission traces back to the Methodist church; today, Bethany Retirement is home to a variety of faith traditions. Bethany Retirement is a rental community.
Residents of the community enjoy their senior years in different ways that support their individuality and independence. Bethany Retirement provides a robust activities program, as well as supportive services as they are needed. Weekly activities include scheduled movies, card parties, bingo, nondenominational worship services, exercise classes, guest entertainers, and activity programs that offer diverse opportunities for participation, personal fulfillment, and spiritual nurture.
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Lincolnwood Place
As a rental community, Lincolnwood Place offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, as well as Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. The community tailors each lifestyle option to residents’ needs to help them live a relaxed life they have always wanted. Lincolnwood Place encourages families to visit the community, talk with residents, and use the staff as a resource in their search for the perfect new home.
At Lincolnwood Place, residents can age-in-place comfortably. Their ability to provide multi-level care means that residents in the community feel attended to in a comfortable setting no matter how their needs change. Lincolnwood Place’s Independent Living lifestyle caters to seniors interested in a free-minded lifestyle without the hassle of home maintenance or chores.
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